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VanillaRhapsody

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1. Its not a Socialist country

Reply to LuckyTheDog (Original post)

Mon Nov 2, 2015, 04:54 PM

Nov 2015

Its a Social Democracy.....

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Is Denmark’s democratic socialism a realistic model for the US? [View all] LuckyTheDog Nov 2015 OP

Its not a Socialist country VanillaRhapsody Nov 2015 #1

Yep, nailed it in one. nt stevenleser Nov 2015 #44

As someone who has been to Denmark twice for work... JaneyVee Nov 2015 #2

So because people look different here... HerbChestnut Nov 2015 #4

America's diversity is our greatest strength and natural resource. JaneyVee Nov 2015 #7

I agree, but... HerbChestnut Nov 2015 #9

Until those who use it to divide us came along AgingAmerican Nov 2015 #19

Here's the key difference: Americans see poor people as "other"---at best. SunSeeker Nov 2015 #11

I understand where you're coming from HerbChestnut Nov 2015 #15

But how much are people willing to pay in increased taxes to get these "free" things. SunSeeker Nov 2015 #16

As far as I know HerbChestnut Nov 2015 #18

And yet Vermont would not do it. SunSeeker Nov 2015 #23

I've heard this argument many times, and I'm surprised nobody's mentioned... HerbChestnut Nov 2015 #29

It would have been cheaper for Vermont even as just a state. SunSeeker Nov 2015 #31

If you have the time HerbChestnut Nov 2015 #32

The real problem was that the politicians, including Bernie, got weak in the knees. SunSeeker Nov 2015 #43

Bernie's way is CHEAPER AgingAmerican Nov 2015 #20

Numbers please. nt SunSeeker Nov 2015 #24

Is it cheaper to LOSE YOUR HOUSE? AgingAmerican Nov 2015 #25

If you don't want a serious discussion, say so. SunSeeker Nov 2015 #33

Every major country on earth has proven it AgingAmerican Nov 2015 #34

So are you saying Bernie's plan is to copy Canada's system? SunSeeker Nov 2015 #35

You are not a serious person AgingAmerican Nov 2015 #36

Got it. You've got nothing but insults. nt SunSeeker Nov 2015 #37

Sanders is the only one with a plan. Tax Wall Street to pay riderinthestorm Nov 2015 #38

No, Hillary has a detailed economic plan that has a chance of implementation, unlike Bernie's SunSeeker Nov 2015 #40

Your links don't discuss Sanders' plan. riderinthestorm Nov 2015 #42

Where do your links say how much Sander's plan costs? SunSeeker Nov 2015 #45

Did you read my post ? It's right there riderinthestorm Nov 2015 #46

No, it just talks about potential revenues from FITs...assuming he could get those passed. SunSeeker Nov 2015 #47

We all know the costs of implementing a UHP riderinthestorm Nov 2015 #48

So you can't tell me what Bernie's health plan will cost? nt SunSeeker Nov 2015 #49

I'm saying you can find it yourself riderinthestorm Nov 2015 #50

No, I really can't. Hell, I can't even get details on his healtcare plan. SunSeeker Nov 2015 #51

UHC costs are out there. riderinthestorm Nov 2015 #52

Got it. You have nothing. So much for trying to discuss issues. nt SunSeeker Nov 2015 #53

It's shocking Rosa Luxemburg Nov 2015 #30

What does their appearance have to do with anything ? TheFarS1de Nov 2015 #14

"Denmark is basically a giant fishing village surrounded by tulips and windmills" AgingAmerican Nov 2015 #17

Yeah, I'm pretty sure the poster you're responding to.. aidbo Nov 2015 #22

It's a small country... but... LuckyTheDog Nov 2015 #54

No, the approved model for the US whatchamacallit Nov 2015 #3

That could change and it could change quickly... LuckyTheDog Nov 2015 #12

Let's hope they do n/t whatchamacallit Nov 2015 #13

I hope we find out. Tierra_y_Libertad Nov 2015 #5

Bottom line: Yes. The author says that yes, it's possible nt riderinthestorm Nov 2015 #6

If we ever get anything like a stronger welfare state/western social democracy Starry Messenger Nov 2015 #8

Japan is a lot closer to Russia than sweden sahel Nov 2015 #26

I defer to your geographical knowledge. :) Starry Messenger Nov 2015 #27

Good Read Go Vols Nov 2015 #10

Sanders has never said it should be a model AgingAmerican Nov 2015 #21

I'd like to see Cooper survive on minimum wage and without his connections. nt valerief Nov 2015 #28

The Danish health care system is pretty interesting, and I wish we'd look at it more here Recursion Nov 2015 #39

My friend in Australia says she has the 'Premium' plan AgingAmerican Nov 2015 #41